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Ludwig Gumplowicz

March 9, 1838 – August 19, 1909

Polish sociologist (1838–1909)

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Ludwig Gumplowicz was a Polish lawyer and professor of constitutional and administrative law at the University of Graz. He is considered one of the founding fathers of European sociology. In his work “The Race Struggle” he developed a social Darwinist-based racial theory.

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  • Birthday · March 9
  • Anniversary · August 19

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